
Napoleon's Penis & Other Iconic Body Parts From History
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
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Early Understanding of Germ Theory, Resistance to Hand Washing by Doctors, and Queen Victoria's Use of Chloroform
This chapter explores the early understanding of germ theory and the resistance to the idea of hand washing by doctors, highlighting the tragic story of Ignacelmovis and the ridicule he faced for his experiments.
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